The BH-Eh Foundation
The BH-EH Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants for missionary work, Christian camping ministry, substance abuse treatment, conservation, medical assistance, Christian mission education, and other purposes.
The BH-Eh Foundation at a glance
In short: The BH-Eh Foundation gave $77K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,254
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,518
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $438,293
- -9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The BH-Eh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5111 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: (210) 828-6565
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The BH-Eh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ Episcopal Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 76 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other recipient states and jurisdictions included Maryland (8%), Washington, DC (8%), Colorado (3%), and Alabama (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The BH-Eh Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $143K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Episcopal Church San Antonio, TX | Missionary Work | $24,500 |
| T Bar M Camps & Retreats New Braunfels, TX | Christian Camping Ministry | $10,000 |
| Young Life of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Missionary Work | $9,500 |
| South Texas Youth for Christ San Antonio, TX | Missionary Work | $7,600 |
| Mt Airy Center Davidsonville, MD | Missionary Work | $6,300 |
| Lifetime Recovery San Antonio, TX | Provide Substance Abuse Treatment | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Washington, DC | Conservation | $5,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
| Launch Global Birmingham, AL | Christian Mission Education | $2,400 |
| ETHNOS360 Sanford, FL | Biblical Education | $2,219 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $438,293 | $41,727 | $85,763 | $77,254 | 14 | $77,254 | $33,218 |
| 2024 | $482,531 | $30,529 | $103,528 | $92,607 | 17 | $92,607 | $19,608 |
| 2023 | $556,100 | $13,308 | $150,076 | $142,800 | 20 | $142,800 | $7,879 |
| 2022 | $692,890 | $-56,545 | $86,296 | $76,475 | 14 | $76,475 | $1,598 |
| 2021 | $835,989 | $548,369 | $59,841 | $55,000 | 11 | $55,000 | $18,528 |
| 2020 | $348,297 | $316,067 | $57,878 | $56,050 | 10 | — | $14,239 |
| 2019 | $90,111 | $3,268 | $60,428 | $57,450 | 7 | — | $290 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities including missionary work, Christian camping ministry, biblical education, substance abuse treatment, conservation, and medical assistance. South Texas Youth for Christ, which received a grant from the foundation in 2025, describes its mission as engaging young people to become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $77,254. Grants ranged from $360 to $24,500, with a median grant of $3,750. Notable grants included $24,500 to Christ Episcopal Church for missionary work, $10,000 to T Bar M Camps & Retreats for Christian camping ministry, $9,500 to Young Life of San Antonio for missionary work, and $7,600 to South Texas Youth for Christ for missionary work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce H C Hill as president, Ellen S Hill as vice-president, Kathryn Marie Hill Turpin as secretary, and Russell C Hill II as treasurer.
The BH-Eh Foundation is led by Bruce H. C. Hill, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce H. C. Hill
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ellen S. Hill
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathryn Marie Hill Turpin
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Russell C. Hill II
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The BH-Eh Foundation
How much does The BH-Eh Foundation give each year?
The BH-Eh Foundation gave $77K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 17 grants.
What is The BH-Eh Foundation's typical grant size?
The BH-Eh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $5,518, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The BH-Eh Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The BH-Eh Foundation give grants?
The BH-Eh Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (8%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The BH-Eh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The BH-Eh Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Missionary Work" (6 grants).
Who are The BH-Eh Foundation's largest grantees?
The BH-Eh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Christ Episcopal Church ($24,500), T Bar M Camps & Retreats ($10,000) and Young Life of San Antonio ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The BH-Eh Foundation?
The BH-Eh Foundation reported $438K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What does The BH-Eh Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities including missionary work, Christian camping ministry, biblical education, substance abuse treatment, conservation, and medical assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The BH-Eh Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The BH-Eh Foundation's EIN?
The BH-Eh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5277907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The BH-Eh Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The BH-Eh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-bh-eh-foundation-morg_83cc81f62c9c4cb1993e7f429c2f7ad3
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